The other day I had just picked up Corbin from school and was driving home. For the first time on the radio I heard about the earthquake in Haiti, I was heartbroken. The numbers of death I had heard were awful. Corbin could tell I was bothered and he asked me what was the matter. I told him about the earthquake and that so many people had died and were without homes. Why I told him, I don't know, because ever since then he has become so scared at night. He asks us if there will be an earthquake or fire tonight, we try to reassure him that we will be okay and that we are all together. The other night he was extremely nervous about going to bed. He climed up in our bed and didn't want to leave. Justin asked him if he thought praying to Heavenly Father would make him feel better, Corbin said yes. After the prayer Corbin told us he felt better and he knew that he would be protected. But he was still deep in thought and after a moment he asked, "Why did Heavenly Father create Earthquakes and fires?" Um...well, Fire can be used for good or bad, He gave it to us to help keep us warm, but we need to make sure that we are responsible and never play with fire. Luckily, that answer was good enough.
In this life, we know there is good and bad, love and hate, joy and sorrow. There are some really tough, scary times ahead, but there are also wonderful, joyful moments too. That's what we need to look forward to! Why live our lives in fear? We can make it through the hard times. All we need is to be prepared. And that is what we are trying to focus on in our family right now. Do not fear, have faith, and be prepared.
